Engineering Intern Review

I had a brilliant 11 weeks with BP. I was given real responsibility, meaningful and interesting project work and the team I was working with couldn't have been more friendly or helpful.

The team I was working with were great. Everyone was more than happy to take time out of their day to explain or help out with any issues or areas I was uncertain about. There was a really good team spirit and an entertaining level of banter as well as an active social side.

My manager was fantastic. I seem to have been particularly lucky with how involved he was during my internship to ensure I got the most out of it, but that said all the interns commented on how approachable their line managers were.

I always found I had things to be doing but never felt like I was buried under a pile of work.

I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement, almost to the extent where it became unnerving. However I think that was a great opportunity to see what it would be like to be a graduate and in hindsight I found it really rewarding.

I don't think I have learnt any new skills, but I did receive detailed and valuable training which has greatly broadened my knowledge of the engineering side of the oil and gas industry.

The atmosphere in the office was always relaxed but professional. I always felt free to go and have a chat with my colleagues or to take a break when I needed one.

I was very impressed with how well organised the business and my manager were throughout the placement. I felt I was particularly lucky with how good my manager was with structuring my time within the team to give me a broad experience, but all the students seemed to have clearly defined goals etc.

Whenever I needed something in terms of training it was organised ASAP.

I have an assessment centre in a few weeks and I would definitely accept a job offer from BP.

In London the students were a bit spread out. We met up a few times outside of work but nowhere near as regularly as the Aberdeen students who had the advantage of all living in the same accommodation. We always met up for lunch and we had a regular 5-a-side football game etc as well

I was based in London so it was more expensive than the students based in Aberdeen. However BP did provide an additional salary allowance to compensate for being based in London.

Again Good but Expensive.

Everyone was always up for socialising and doing things out of work but organising these events was a hassle as everyone was so spread out.